Classes
Class audio & notes available here
We believe that living as a follower of Jesus means loving God with heart, soul, mind and strength (Matthew 22:37). That means we don't check our brain at the door when we enter the church, but rather engage our faith with discernment and reasoning. At Vineyard we offer a broad range of classes, ranging from introductions to the Christian faith to an eight-week class for married couples to in-depth biblical studies. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, we offer classes to stimulate your mind and deepen your understanding.
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- Starting Point (Connect)
- Foundations
- Preparing for Marriage
- Marriage As A Spiritual Journey
- Women's Bible Study
- Prayer Ministry Training
Leadership Courses
- Equip Course | audio & notes
- Home Group Leader Training
- Pastoral Leadership Mentoring
- VLI (Vineyard Leadership Institute)
Marriage As A Spiritual Journey |
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| Marriage as a Spiritual Journey is a class for married couples (or older, seriously-committed engaged couples), based on Harville Hendrick's NY Times best-seller, Getting the Love You Want. The course leads couples into a deeper understanding of romantic attraction, the gift of healing God intends for them to provide for each other, and communication skills that can keep them intimately connected through life's worst storms. While many in our culture are convinced that happiness in marriage depends on finding the right partner, this course is based on the belief that happiness in marriage depends on becoming the right person. | ||
| Day/Time: | schedule varies, us to register | |
| Schedule: |
8 weeks, offered spring and fall | |
| Teacher: | Pastoral Staff | |
| Cost: |
$50.00 per couple | |
Prayer Ministry Training |
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| Prayer Ministry Training is a course for those wanting to deepen their understanding and experience with praying for healing. The class prepares participants for service in one of the Vineyard's healing prayer teams and builds the confidence to experience God at work outside the church by provide hands-on coaching in Holy-spirit guided prayer. | ||
| Day/Time: | schedule varies, us to register | |
| Teacher: | Dave Gage, prayer team director | |
| Notes: | This course is required for service on a prayer team | |
| Downloads: | missed a session? download it here | |
Equip |
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| The Lead Course is a prerequisite for all leaders at the Vineyard and covers such topics as: developing a vision, building a team, mentoring & modeling, and pastoral care. | ||
| Day/Time: | Mondays, 7:00 pm, offered fall & spring | |
| Teacher: | Mike Befus, associate pastor |
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| Notes: | You must have a pastoral recommendation to join this course. | |
| Audio: | click here for audio & notes | |
Vineyard Leadership Institute |
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| VLI is a two-year program offered offsite at the Vineyard in Grand Rapids for those who feel called to pastoral ministry, church planting or high-level lay leadership in a local church. Taught in conjuntion with the VLI staff at the Vineyard Church in Columbus, Ohio, VLI consists of seminary-level theological coursework, combined with pastoral leadership training. For more information including tuition, schedule, a course catalog, visit the VLI website. | ||
| Schedule: |
year round, seven consecutive quarters | |
| Teacher: | VLI teaching staff | |
| Prerequisites: | Applicants must demonstrate proven ministry leadership skills in a local church setting | |
